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New York in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in New York lets you go beyond the icons. Here is how to spend three perfect days in NYC — with the best-rated tours and experiences to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Liberty & downtown
  2. 2Day 2: Midtown & decks
  3. 3Day 3: cruise & food
  4. 4Icons, views & flavours

Day 1: Liberty & downtown

Ferry to Liberty and visit the 9/11 Memorial.

Day 2: Midtown & decks

Go up a skyscraper and walk Central Park.

Day 3: cruise & food

Sail the harbour and take a food tour.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in New York — prices per person.

Frihedsgudinden og Ellis Island guidet tur med færge
New York City
Frihedsgudinden og Ellis Island guidet tur med færge
4.7(2,450)·4 timer
fra$59/ person
via Viator
Edge Observation Deck og 3 timers gåtur på Manhattan
New York City
Edge Observation Deck og 3 timers gåtur på Manhattan
4.5(14)·5 timer
fra$142/ person
via Viator
New York City Christmas Holiday Statue og Skyline Cocoa Cruise
New York City
New York City Christmas Holiday Statue og Skyline Cocoa Cruise
4.8(56)·2 timer
fra$86/ person
via Viator
Spis 4 New York Foods og se 30 seværdigheder til fods
New York City
Spis 4 New York Foods og se 30 seværdigheder til fods
5 timer
fra$98/ person
via Viator
Ellis Island Frihedsgudinden og 9/11 Memorial Pools Tour
New York City
Ellis Island Frihedsgudinden og 9/11 Memorial Pools Tour
4.3(80)·5 timer
fra$100/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
New York City
Hoteller i nærheden af Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
4.4(7,245)·2 timer
fra$48/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af New York Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour
New York City
Hoteller i nærheden af New York Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour
4.2(1,538)·1 time
fra$30/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck
New York City
Hoteller i nærheden af NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck
4.4(24)·8 timer
fra$119/ person
via Viator

New York in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see New York?
Three days is ideal — the icons and downtown on day one, the decks and Central Park on day two, and a cruise plus a food tour on day three, with a Broadway show in the evenings.
What is the best New York tour for 3 days?
Combine the Statue of Liberty, observation decks, a skyline cruise and a neighbourhood food tour; add a Broadway show and, if time allows, a Niagara Falls trip.
How do I plan a 3-day New York itinerary?
Spend day one downtown (Liberty, 9/11), day two in Midtown (decks, Central Park), and day three on a cruise and food tour, booking decks, ferries and shows ahead.

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